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Reconstruction under Adversity, Rebuilding Iraq — Lessons for the Future

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SIGAR: ‘High-Risk List’ Shows Continued Erosion in Afghanistan Reconstruction

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SIGAR: ‘High-Risk List’ Shows Continued Erosion in Afghanistan Reconstruction By: Jen Judson, January 11, 2017 (Photo Credit: Capt. Jarrod Morris / 3rd Infantry Division) WASHINGTON — Among real Afghan security forces there are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Sopko Unveils Updated High-Risk List at CSIS

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Today, Special Inspector General John F. Sopko unveiled SIGAR’s updated High-Risk List in a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). As a new Administration and a new Congress prepare to inherit America’s longest war… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Reconstruction: Enduring Challenges for the New Administration and Congress

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Afghanistan Reconstruction: Enduring Challenges for the New Administration and Congress Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:00 am – 11:30 am CSIS Headquarters Leadership of America’s longest war will soon be handed over… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Reconstruction Aid for Afghanistan: The Dollars and Sense

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How Did a US-Funded Health Facility End Up in the Mediterranean Sea?

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January 4, 2017 | Cody Brooks How Did a US-Funded Health Facility End Up in the Mediterranean Sea? Gardez Hospital Under Construction. SIGAR badge and agent (inset). Photo credit: SIGAR and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Review of USAID-Funded Health Facilities in Baghlan Province

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Today, SIGAR released a review of USAID-supported health facilities in Baghlan province, Afghanistan. The letter notes: — SIGAR found substantial inaccuracies in the geospatial coordinates USAID previously provided for 30 health… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Nation-Building” Is Back: Now with Contractors

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Published on December 7th, 2016 | by Guest “Nation-Building” Is Back: Now with Contractors by Tim Shorrock Last month, President-elect Donald Trump told The New York Times that the United States… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. taxpayers footing the bill for security at unused ‘Ghost Hotel’ in Kabul

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Afghanistan U.S. taxpayers footing the bill for security at unused ‘Ghost Hotel’ in Kabul By Perry Chiaramonte Published November 17, 2016 FoxNews.com Kabul ‘Ghost Hotel’ shows troubling lack of oversight Welcome… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Review of $85 Million OPIC Project Finds Serious Deficiencies in Oversight & Management

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Today, SIGAR released a letter to the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) highlighting serious deficiencies in the management and oversight of $85 million in OPIC loans made for the construction of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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